Shed builder wanted

GAGA needs a storage shed (nominally 10×10) to be designed and constructed, complete with a gravel base, at the Anderson gardens. Gardeners (or family members) who are accomplished carpenters or contractors, and who are available and willing to build during this spring, are invited to contact Mark Eldridge through the general GAGA email address gaga@ncf.ca. There is funding available to compensate for both labour and materials. Alternatively, if anyone knows where we can procure a “short” sea-container (not longer than 10 ft) which is weather-tight, suitable for use as a storage shed, and available at a modest cost, they are…

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2022 AGM Invite

GAGA will be holding their AGM virtually this year on March 8th 2022 at 7PM. Any member in good standing who wishes to participate is welcome. If you wish to participate please email gaga@ncf.ca for link credentials and this will be emailed to you a few days before the event. Agenda information and documents for the AGM will be included. 

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Fall cleanup reminder

The time to close the gardens is approaching and fall clean-up is on our minds. As part of the Orient Park Garden Rules – It is your responsibility to ensure that your plot is cleared at the end of every gardening season. All gardeners at Orient Park are required to clear their annual plot(s) of garbage, tools, hoses, cages/trellises/supports and plant material to ensure easy spring tilling. Please: remove all plant material and place it on one of the compost piles by October 16th. (‘X’ marks the location of compost piles on the map below). DO NOT place piles at the front of your plot – compost must go to one…

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